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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,005.60, 342,008.40 and 201,761.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,005.60, 342,008.40 and 201,761.60 is: 302,642.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,005.60 : 342,008.40 = 201,761.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,005.60/342,008.40 = 201,761.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,005.60x = 342,008.40 × 201,761.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,005.60x = 69,004,161,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,004,161,997.44/228,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,642.40

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